Genetic Counselor, Oncology

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs genetic risk assessments by collecting and valuating medical and family histories.
•  Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records and resource materials.
•  Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and incorporates it into clinical practice.
•  Explains testing options, procedures, test results and the implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
• Works with health care team in development and implementation of the care plan.
• Advises patients and families regarding financial and community resources.
• Coordinates the ordering of genetic testing, reporting of results and communication of results to the patient and referring providers.
• Evaluates outcomes and modifies testing or medical recommendations.
• Facilities involvement of treatment team members, timely reports and scheduling of team conferences.
• Participants in genetics education with Community Hospital and other community health care providers. Supervises genetic counseling trainees.
• Recruits and consents patients to appropriate trials, collects study data and actively participates in the analysis and interpretation of research data.